Reviews & Features – Page 27 – The Garage Journal

So I spent some time in London last week and ran into a bit of history while doing so… An English buddy of mine and I were standing outside a pub when I noticed a gorgeous set of old carriage doors on the building. What struck me most was the hinges… I asked my buddy about them and a history lesson began.

What you see above is a pair of vintage vice grips that a buddy of mine got from an old locksmith. What makes them special is that no matter the thickness of the material you are clamping, the jaws stay parallel to each other. This is done through an intricate cam system hidden by it’s stamped and riveted body.

I’m not a Bosch guy, but I know a lot of you guys are… As such, here’s a deal for you: If you spend $200 or more, Amazon will give you $50 off the order. Not bad. Here’s a list.

Editor’s Note: This article originally ran on jalopyjournal.com, but I figured it was relevant to you guys as well… Fitzgerald once said that you don’t write because you want to say something, you write because you have something to say. That quote has driven me as both a writer and a business owner for some years now and it’s the main reason that I often decline opportunities such as the one  Baileigh Industrial  offered me a couple of months ago. Essentially, Shane from Baileigh called and asked if I would be willing to fly out for one of their metal …

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